BELLANO, Presentation

Hi, my name’s Rick, and I’m your personal guide. Along with MyWoWo, I’d like to welcome you to one of the Wonders of the World: Bellano.

The territory of Bellano is located in a strategic position that has influenced its history since Roman times. It dominates the stretch of the lake where it reaches its maximum width and where its three branches come together.

Behind the village rises Mount Muggio, featuring the ancient villages and alpine pastures that make up Val Muggiasca. The area’s name evokes the Italian word for the mooing of cows, and indeed, for centuries this valley has been very important for cattle breeding and the production of milk and cheese. You can discover that story when you visit the impressive Museum of Milk and the History of Muggiasca, or MUU.

There are seven picturesque villages along the valley, connected by easily walkable paths. If you have time, I recommend you visit them and stop to enjoy the splendid panorama from the valley's alpine pastures.

Let’s begin with the village of Bellano.

The residential area is crossed by the Pioverna River which divides the historic village, predominantly medieval in style, from the more modern part....